Grade 10
Grade 10 begins the Further Education and Training phase. Learners follow a more focused subject pathway and are expected to take increasing responsibility for their work.
Grade 10 introduces the FET curriculum and the subject combination that learners will carry toward Grade 12. Consistent attendance, regular revision and early support are essential.
Grade overview
About Grade 10
Grade 10 begins the Further Education and Training phase. Learners follow a focused subject pathway and are encouraged to revise consistently, use feedback and ask for help when needed.
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Learning structure
Classwork, homework and revision work together. Learners make progress when they practise consistently and use feedback to correct mistakes.
- Attend lessons and arrive ready to learn.
- Complete classwork and homework consistently.
- Ask an educator when a concept is unclear.
Learning focus
Languages
- Attend lessons and arrive ready to learn.
Statistical Modeling
- Attend lessons and arrive ready to learn.
Grade 10 learning
- Attend lessons and arrive ready to learn.
Human & Social Sciences
- Attend lessons and arrive ready to learn.
Study habits
- Attend lessons and arrive ready to learn.
Curriculum overview
Educators guide learners through the curriculum and provide support when work becomes difficult. Learners should speak up early when they need help.
How learning is organised
Phatfwa Secondary School is a public no-fee school. Families can contact the school office for current guidance about enrolment and practical learner needs.
| Learning area | Focus | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Languages | Home and additional languages | Mathematics & Sciences | Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Sciences | Commerce | Accounting, Business Studies and Economics | Human & Social Sciences | History, Geography, Life Orientation and Religion Studies | Languages | Home and additional languages |
Core learning
Grade 10 establishes the knowledge and habits needed for the final two years of school. Learners should understand their subjects, use feedback well and address difficulties before they grow.
| Department | Subjects | Learner focus | Support | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Languages | Home and additional languages | Reading, writing and communication | Language educators | Mathematics & Sciences | Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Sciences | Reasoning and problem-solving | Subject educators | Commerce | Accounting, Business Studies and Economics | Accuracy and practical understanding | Commerce educators | Human & Social Sciences | History, Geography, Life Orientation and Religion Studies | Understanding people and society | Subject educators | Languages | Home and additional languages | Reading, writing and communication | Language educators | Mathematics & Sciences | Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Sciences | Reasoning and problem-solving | Subject educators | Commerce | Accounting, Business Studies and Economics | Accuracy and practical understanding | Commerce educators | Human & Social Sciences | History, Geography, Life Orientation and Religion Studies | Understanding people and society | Subject educators | Languages |
Science (S) Core
Assessment and classroom tasks help learners show what they understand. Careful preparation and honest effort are expected throughout the year.
| Department | Subjects | Learner focus | Support | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Languages | Home and additional languages | Reading, writing and communication | Language educators | Mathematics & Sciences | Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Sciences | Reasoning and problem-solving | Subject educators | Commerce | Accounting, Business Studies and Economics | Accuracy and practical understanding | Commerce educators | Human & Social Sciences | History, Geography, Life Orientation and Religion Studies | Understanding people and society | Subject educators | Languages | Home and additional languages | Reading, writing and communication | Language educators | Mathematics & Sciences | Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Sciences | Reasoning and problem-solving | Subject educators | Commerce | Accounting, Business Studies and Economics | Accuracy and practical understanding | Commerce educators | Human & Social Sciences | History, Geography, Life Orientation and Religion Studies | Understanding people and society | Subject educators | Languages |
Family partnership
Families can support progress by encouraging attendance, checking that schoolwork is completed and keeping communication open with the school.
| Department | Subjects | Learner focus | Support | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Languages | Home and additional languages | Reading, writing and communication | Language educators | Mathematics & Sciences | Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Sciences | Reasoning and problem-solving | Subject educators | Commerce | Accounting, Business Studies and Economics | Accuracy and practical understanding | Commerce educators | Human & Social Sciences | History, Geography, Life Orientation and Religion Studies | Understanding people and society | Subject educators | Languages | Home and additional languages | Reading, writing and communication | Language educators | Mathematics & Sciences | Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Sciences | Reasoning and problem-solving | Subject educators | Commerce | Accounting, Business Studies and Economics | Accuracy and practical understanding | Commerce educators | Human & Social Sciences | History, Geography, Life Orientation and Religion Studies | Understanding people and society | Subject educators | Languages |
No-fee schooling
Grade 10 introduces the FET curriculum and the subject combination that learners will carry toward Grade 12. Consistent attendance, regular revision and early support are essential.
| Department | Subjects | Learner focus | Support | Next step | Contact | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Languages | Home and additional languages | Reading, writing and communication | Language educators | Practise regularly | School office | Mathematics & Sciences | Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Sciences | Reasoning and problem-solving | Subject educators | Show each step | School office | Commerce | Accounting, Business Studies and Economics | Accuracy and practical understanding | Commerce educators | Complete classwork | School office | Human & Social Sciences | History, Geography, Life Orientation and Religion Studies | Understanding people and society | Subject educators | Read and revise | School office | Languages | Home and additional languages | Reading, writing and communication | Language educators | Practise regularly | School office | Mathematics & Sciences | Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Sciences | Reasoning and problem-solving | Subject educators | Show each step | School office | Commerce | Accounting, Business Studies and Economics | Accuracy and practical understanding | Commerce educators | Complete classwork | School office | Human & Social Sciences | History, Geography, Life Orientation and Religion Studies | Understanding people and society | Subject educators | Read and revise | School office | Languages | Home and additional languages | Reading, writing and communication | Language educators | Practise regularly | School office | Mathematics & Sciences | Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Sciences | Reasoning and problem-solving | Subject educators | Show each step | School office |
Enrolment guidance
Learning is organised across Languages, Mathematics & Sciences, Commerce, and Human & Social Sciences. Each department helps learners build knowledge for the next grade.
Parent or guardian details
Provide accurate contact and address information for the parent or guardian.
Enrolment information
Educators guide learners through the curriculum and provide support when work becomes difficult. Learners should speak up early when they need help.
Grade 10 enrolment
1. School records
- Provide the learneru2019s latest available school report.
- Bring the learneru2019s birth certificate or accepted identity document.
- Share any information that will help the school support the learner.
3. Language information
- Confirm the learneru2019s home language and additional language background.
- Ask the school which language options are available for Grade 10.
5. Supporting documents
- Complete the schoolu2019s admission forms carefully.
- Provide proof of the parent or guardianu2019s identity.
- Bring proof of residential address when requested.
- Complete the schoolu2019s admission forms carefully.
7. Contact and confirmation
- Contact the school to confirm the current admission process.
- Submit the requested documents to the administration office.
- Wait for the school to confirm placement and the next steps.
- Contact the school to confirm the current admission process.
2. Proof of identity and address
- Provide clear copies of the required identity documents.
- Make sure names and contact details are accurate.
- Tell the school promptly if family contact details change.
- Provide clear copies of the required identity documents.
- Make sure names and contact details are accurate.
- Tell the school promptly if family contact details change.
- Provide clear copies of the required identity documents.
4. Placement and support
- The school may review previous learning records before placement.
- Learners can discuss academic or wellbeing support with educators.
6. School costs
- Phatfwa is a public no-fee school.
- Families remain responsible for uniforms and personal stationery.
Enrolment process
| Stage | What to prepare | Who is involved | When to act | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enquiry | Grade 10 learner details | Parent or guardian | During school office hours | Guidance provided |
| Documents | Latest report and identity documents | Parent or guardian | As advised by the school | Documents checked |
| Application | Completed admission forms | Family and school | During the admission period | Application recorded |
| Review | Available space and placement needs | School administration | After documents are submitted | Family contacted |
| Confirmation | Final instructions and requirements | School and family | As communicated | Enrolment confirmed |
Grade 10 information
Phatfwa Secondary School is a no-fee public school. Families should still plan for learner uniforms, stationery and other practical requirements communicated by the school.